Full Breakdown
Errol Spence Jr. Retires After Unanimous Decision Loss to Tim Tszyu
7/26/2026, 8:47:26 PM
The Fight and Immediate Aftermath
The bout scheduled for July 25, 2026 in Sydney’s ICC arena saw Tim Tszyu out-point Errol Spence Jr. over 12 rounds, with judges’ cards of 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111.
Background: Spence’s Return and Tszyu’s Rise
Spence, a former unified welterweight champion who held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, returned after a three-year layoff and a move up two weight divisions. The 36-year-old entered the ring with a 28-2 record (22 KOs). Tszyu, a former WBO junior-middleweight titleholder, entered the fight with a 28-3 record (18 KOs) and was rebuilding after losses to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev.
Official Statements & Responses
Tszyu expressed that beating a legend “tops any world title” and said he aims to pursue a middle-weight championship.
Data & Statistics
- Spence’s career record before retirement: 28-2, 22 KOs.
- Tszyu’s record entering the fight: 28-3, 18 KOs.
- Judges’ scores: 118-110, 117-111, 117-111 in favor of Tszyu.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I had sleepless nights thinking about, 'What am I going to feel like facing a legend like that?' But it was one hell of a show, and I understand why he's one of the greats,” — Tim Tszyu, unified welterweight champion
- “There were times I had sleepless nights thinking, ‘Man, am I (out of) my depth? What am I going to feel like facing a legend like that?’ But it was one hell of a show and I understand why he’s one of the greats.” — Tim Tszyu, unified welterweight champion
Impact and Future Outlook
Tszyu’s victory positions him as a leading contender for a middle-weight title, while Spence’s departure marks the end of a decade-long presence among boxing’s elite. The undercard saw Australian fighters Paulo Aokuso and Callum Peters capture regional titles, underscoring the event’s significance for the host nation’s boxing scene.
